active commuting

active commuting

Active Lions, scheduled to launch this month, is a two-pronged research and outreach initiative that includes a social marketing campaign and accompanying smartphone application to encourage active travel -- such as walking and cycling -- for Penn State students, faculty and staff

People who walk or bike to work are likely to influence their co-workers and partners to do the same, according to health researchers. "Social influences are important, specifically interpersonal influences, such as spouses and co-workers," said Melissa Bopp, assistant professor of kinesiology, Penn State.